You can tile it yourself. We'll show you how.
- Step-by-step guide built on US standards – TCNA, ANSI, IRC
- Material calculator in sq ft, 50-lb bags and gallons
- Checklists for every step, saved on your device
- From a working tile business – real job-site know-how
Tiling isn't magic.
It's a sequence of steps. Know the rules behind each one and you can get a pro-level result.
Keep the labor bill
Labor is often the biggest cost of a tile job. With Basic, you do the work – and keep that money.
Done right, not just done
Flatness, mortar coverage, waterproofing, movement joints – the rules that make tile last.
On your schedule
No waiting weeks for a contractor. Work weekends, at your pace.
Buy the right stuff
The calculator tells you how many bags, gallons and tubes – no second trip to the store.
What's inside.
Everything is online – open it on your phone right on the job site.
Step-by-step guide
12 chapters: tile selection, US codes, substrate prep, waterproofing, setting, large-format tile, grout & caulk, troubleshooting.
Material calculator
Bathroom, floor, wall or shower: tile, thinset, membrane, backer board, grout and caulk – sorted by work step.
Checklists & PDF
60 check-offs with a progress bar. Print the guide or save it as a PDF for the job site.
3D planner & AI assistant
See tile styles in a 3D bathroom and ask questions 24/7 – English versions are on the way.
Coming soon · includedFour steps to your new tile.
Get Basic
€39 one-time. Instant access to guide and calculator.
Measure & calculate
Enter your sizes, get your shopping list in sq ft, bags and gallons.
Check & prep
Five substrate checks – flat within 1/4 in over 10 ft, solid, clean, dry, no cracks.
Tile it yourself
Waterproof, set, grout, caulk – one checklist at a time.
Your materials – down to the bag.
Pick bathroom, floor, wall or shower, enter the size, choose your tile. Done.
- Tile with the right overage for your pattern
- Thinset in 50-lb bags plus the right trowel
- Waterproofing in gallons, backer board in sheets
- Grout and caulk – copy the list or text it to yourself
Estimates – manufacturer data sheets always take precedence.
Most tile failures start underneath.
Before the first tile goes down, your floor or wall has to pass five checks.
Solid
No bounce, no loose subfloor.
Flat
1/4 in over 10 ft – 1/8 in for large tile.
Clean
No sealer, paint, adhesive or dust.
Dry
Concrete cured, no leaks.
Crack-free
Or treated with a crack isolation membrane.
One package. One price.
FliesenCoach Basic
Self-guided package for DIYers who want to do it right.
Get Basic for €39*Charged in euros. Your card issuer converts the amount – the final dollar price may vary slightly. No subscription.
- Step-by-step guide – 12 chapters, US standards
- Material calculator in US units
- 60 checklist items with progress tracking
- Print / save as PDF
- Lifetime access to the online content
- Coming soon: 3D planner & AI assistant in English – included
- No personal support (self-guided)
Personal coaching (Advanced and Pro) is currently available in Germany only.
Questions & answers.
What exactly do I get with Basic?
Is it a subscription? How do I get in after buying?
Is the content really adapted to the US?
Why is the price in euros?
Will you check my work or come to my house?
What should I not do myself?
FliesenCoach provides general, practical guidance – not legal or engineering advice. You carry out the work at your own responsibility; follow manufacturer instructions and local building codes.